Winter Funk I guess!

I hope that this is not too long but man have I been down. I can not seem to get in a good mood no matter what. So guess what I turn to? My old friend Mr FOOD. I start my day out ok and then BAM ! For the last 9 months or so my family has had one health problem then another. Oldest sister in ICU with GBS (saw her today and it appears that she is getting worse again) nearly lost hubby twice and now is having more problems. And to top it off my baby sister leaves March 16th for May to be approved for a double lung transplant. Thanks for listening.

Take care of yourself. You can make it through this time w/o food. Remember, it won't fix things, and will just make you feel worse in the long run.

Hi there, Don't feel alone or beat yourself up- you have gone thru so much stress this past year, and old habits& FOOD love to be convienent & immediately available  to you. It is hard not to turn to when everything seems so chaotic, but you can overcome it.  Take it one day,one bite at a time. Give yourself a stress break every day, & find something to do-even if it only to close you eyes and deeply breathe for a few minutes.Try to drink plenty of water, and give yourself healthy rewards; a bubble bath~ a new cd~ get your eyebrows/hair/nails done~ LAUGH~ read~dream~journal your feelings~ call a friend~ pray~etc. etc.I know it has helped me in the past when stress is eating me up and therefore-I want to eat!! You are your own best friend and advocate- remember to tell yourself daily that you love YOU, just as you are, for who you are- a child of God, who loves YOU unconditionally. I and others are here for you- just a email or call away.PM. me anytime, and know I care, been there, & understand. Sending you gentle ,loving (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Ellen

I bake then eat one small piece then trash the rest.. I know what you mean.. My stress ends soon.. or does it start.. I have put in my 2 week notice at a very stress ful job and am coming home to sit with my hubby who is disabled and VERY LONELY. I am not to sure how much I will be able to stand being home all the time with no insurance and no extra m oney but oh well.. Somethins gotta give. Linda Kay